20/04/2026
Incredible achievement, but as rightly said there is always more work to do to raise awareness of this charity, and the creation of the Anxious Minds Group shows the dedication of all charities, CICs and companies coming together to improve mental health across the North East.
Our raffle is still running (see earlier post for prizes), and should you wish to purchase some tickets to support Anxious Minds, please contact us.
Ten years ago, something remarkable began in the North East.
Our CEO (Eddie) founded Anxious Minds using his war pension while living in a caravan, after facing homelessness and struggling with his own mental health following 22 years in the Armed Forces.
Today, he is still a volunteer, but what started from almost nothing has grown into something truly life changing. We have raised more than £2 million in funding, supported thousands of people across the North East, and won multiple national awards for our work in mental health and healthcare.
But the truth is, the need keeps growing.
Every year, more people reach out for help, and I know we cannot meet that demand alone.
That is why we are launching the Anxious Minds Group a network of charities, CICs, and companies coming together with one clear mission: to improve mental health across the North East.
Mental health is one of the greatest challenges facing our region. By working together, sharing services, assets, knowledge, and resources, we can become stronger, more effective, and reach even more people when they need us most.
Together, we can do more. Together, we can change more lives.